Suffolk Weekend 2021
Summa Society Webinar: Piecing Together the Political Puzzle with David Paleologos
We would like to send out a special thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Suffolk Weekend!
Past Suffolk Weekend
Cocktail Hour: How to Make Suffolk “Ram” Punch
Joyce Miller, BS’97 showed how to make “Ram Punch,” a twist on her famous Jamaican Rum Punch.
Suffolk Community Cooks with Tina Mirra, BA’01 (Recorded)
Tina Mirra, BA’01 prepared her famous Jambalaya with fellow alumna and College of Arts & Sciences Alumni Board member, Kia Moore, BA’01.
Suffolk Community Cooks with Associate Professor Philip Kaplan, JD’88
Professor Kaplan showed us how to prepare Baked Brie and Spatchcock Chicken.
Italian Cooking Class
Francesca Montillo, BA’04, owner of Lazy Italian Culinary Adventures shared how to prepare Chicken Saltimbocca in a session moderated by CAS Alumni Association member, Kia Moore, BA’01.
First ever Rammy’s Virtual 5K
Thank you to all who participated! All proceeds will support need based financial aid for Suffolk students.
Virtual Tour of Suffolk’s Campus
Wondering what the Suffolk campus looks like today? Check out all the buildings via this virtual tour.
Cocktail Hour: How to Make Suffolk “Ram” Punch
Joyce Miller, BS’97 showed how to make “Ram Punch’ a twist on her famous Jamaican Rum Punch.
Coffee & Conversation with Suffolk’s Vice President of International Affairs, Sebastian Royo
Vice President Royo gave an update on Suffolk’s international programs and the Madrid campus in a discussion led by College of Arts & Sciences Alumni Association Board member and Madrid study abroad alumnus Marc Marotta, BA’11.
Coffee & Conversation with Suffolk University Law School Dean, Andrew Perlman
Dean Perlman shared an update on the Law School in a discussion led by the clerk of the Suffolk University Law School Alumni Association Board, Dahlia Ali, JD’15.
Harnessing the Power of LinkedIn
Dave Merry, Suffolk’s new Associate Provost and Executive Director of the Center for Career Education and Quaime Lee, Associate Director for Emerging Careers and J.D. Advising discussed how to harness the power of LinkedIn for professional success.
The Amazing History of Boston’s Black History Trail
National Park Ranger, Shawn Quigley, BS ’14, explored the history of Boston’s free African American community in the 19th century. This session was moderated by the president of the Suffolk University Black Student Union, Mardochée Sylvestre.
Welcome and University Update with President Kelly
President Marisa Kelly shared news from the University in a discussion led by Associate Dean of Students and Suffolk Parent, Shawn Newton.
Coffee & Conversation with Suffolk University Dean Maria Toyoda
Dean Toyoda shared an update on the College of Arts and Sciences in a discussion led by the president of the CAS Alumni Association Board, Gabriella Priest, BS’06, MSCJ’09.
Impact of Microaggressions
Suffolk University Black Alumni Network leaders Tina Cabral, MPA’07, Linda Jones, MBA’02, Jenny Joseph-Hayle, MPA’13, and Angela Yarde, MPA’13 led a discussion with Diane Wong, founder and co-host of “Lets Talk About Race” and Celeste Viciere, therapist, best-selling author and podcast host on how to identify subtle racial bias and effectively respond.
Money Sense: The Basics of Financial Literacy for Young Professionals
Jim Dever, BSBA’93 and Marlon Wesh, BSBA’18 shared financial management tips for young professionals in a session moderated by the vice president of the GOLD Council, Tyler LeBlanc, BSBA ’15.
Dean Bill O’Neill Celebration
President Kelly, Provost Sandell, and members of the Board of Trustees virtually gathered with Dean O’Neill, his family and the Suffolk community to celebrate and thank Bill for his decades of services to Suffolk University and the Sawyer Business School.
Coffee and Conversation with Sawyer Business School’s new Dean, Amy Zeng
Participants virtually met Suffolk University’s new Sawyer Business School Dean, Amy Zeng in a discussion led by the president of the SBS Alumni Association Board, Joe Krause, EMBA’13.
Practicing Mindfulness
Professor of Psychology and Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Susan Orsillo PhD, shared her expertise on managing anxiety amid today’s unprecedented challenges in a session moderated by CAS Alumni Association Board member, Anna Foster, BS’97, JD’04.
3rd Annual Celebration of Black Excellence
Suffolk leaders, alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends gathered virtually for the third annual Celebration of Black Excellence event. Minnesota Attorney General, Keith Ellison gave an inspirational talk, eleven community members were honored with Racial Equity Champion Awards and President Kelly announced the new Suffolk University Black Alumni Network Scholarship Fund established by Trustee Ernst Guerrier, BS’91, JD’94.
Coffee and Conversation with Suffolk student leaders
Leaders of the Student Government Association, the Graduate Student Association, and the Student Bar Association gave an inside look on student life today in a panel discussion led by Suffolk University Dean of Students, Ann Coyne, BS’82.
Suffolk Through the Decades by the Moakley Archives
Moakley Archives manager, Michael Dello Iacono took us on a virtual trip down memory lane and shared some key highlights of Suffolk’s 114 year history.
The Legacy of the Beatles
David Gallant, BA ’85, and instructor of Suffolk’s popular course titled “The Beatles: Here, There and Everywhere” discussed the cultural impact of the Beatles over past 50+ years in a session moderated by GOLD Council secretary, Jackie Bresnahan, BA ’14, MPA ’16.
Fall Flower Arrangement Class
Kerri Abrams Perullo, BS’03, JD’07, owner of Kinship Floral shared tips on how to make beautiful fall centerpieces in a session moderated by Sr. Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, Caitlin Haughey, M.E.d. ’96.
Italian Cooking Class
Francesca Montillo, BA’04, owner of Lazy Italian Culinary Adventures shared how to prepare Chicken Saltimbocca in a session moderated by CAS Alumni Association member, Kia Moore, BA’01.